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He believed that God sent him a letter telling him to go to the holy land and capture Jerusalem.

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The childrens crusade was led by?

Stephen of Cloyes


What were children like in the year 1215?

they died in the Children's Crusade lead by Stephen of Cloyes


What were Stephen of cloyes's accomplishments?

Stephen of Cloyes was a French shepherd boy who led the Children's Crusade in 1212. Although the details are unclear and the crusade ultimately ended in disaster, his attempt to lead children to the Holy Land is a notable historical event.


What was the name of the child that led the childrens crusade in 1212?

The leader of the French Childrens Crusade was a 12-year old boy named Etienne de Cloyes (Stephen of Cloyes in English) The leader of the German Childrens Crusade was a 10-year old boy named Nicolaas (Nicholas in English).


What was the miracle Jesus told Stephen de Cloyes would happen?

Stephen de Cloyes claimed to have had a vision of Jesus Christ and claims that in this vision he was told he would lead a crusade to peacefully covert Muslims to Christianity. According to one account, he led his followers (reported by some to be either children or the poor, or a combination of the two in some stories) to cross the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arriving there the sea was expected to part for them to cross. It did not. One legend says he and his followers were subsequently sold into slavery when they boarded a merchant ship to cross the sea. Many historians believe this crusade (Children's Crusade) never occurred.


Who is Stephen of cloyes?

Stephen of Cloyes was a young French shepherd who is best known for leading a children's crusade in 1212. He claimed to have received visions and messages from God, inspiring him and thousands of other children to march to the Holy Land to reclaim Jerusalem from Muslim control. This movement is often considered part of the broader series of Crusades, although it ended in tragedy as many participants faced exploitation or were sold into slavery. His story reflects the fervent religious zeal and innocence of youth during the medieval period.


What is Cloyes-sur-Marne's population?

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What is the population of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir?

The population of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir is 2,676.


What is the area of Cloyes-sur-Marne?

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What is the area of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir?

The area of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir is 19.85 square kilometers.


When did Pope Innocent call the fourth crusade?

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When did the 2nd crusade start?

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